Posted on 01/12/2008 2:36:06 PM PST by STARWISE
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
The President continues his travels to Israel, the West Bank, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt from January 8-16, 2008.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Jan. 12, 2008 ~ President George W. Bush reaches out to greet members of the military in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY
President's Radio Address ~ January 12, 2008
Good morning. I'm speaking to you from the Middle East, where I have been meeting with friends and allies. We're discussing how we can work together to confront the extremists who threaten our future. And I have encouraged them to take advantage of the historic opportunity we have before us to advance peace, freedom, and security in this vital part of the world.
My first stop was Israel and the Palestinian Territories. I had good meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Olmert and Palestinian President Abbas. Both these men are committed to peace in the Holy Land. Both these men have been elected by their people. And both share a vision of two democratic states -- Israel and Palestine -- living side by side in peace and security.
I came away encouraged by my meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Each side understands that the key to achieving its own goals is helping the other side achieve its goals. For the Israelis, their main goal is ensuring the safety of their people and the security of their nation. For the Palestinians, the goal is a state of their own, where they can enjoy the dignity that comes with sovereignty and self-government.
In plain language, the result must be the establishment of a free and democratic homeland for the Palestinian people, just as Israel is a free and democratic homeland for the Jewish people. For this to happen, the Israelis must have secure, recognized, and defensible borders. And the Palestinians must have a state that is viable, contiguous, sovereign, and independent.
Achieving this vision will require tough decisions and painful concessions from both sides.
I believe that a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians that defines a Palestinian state is possible this year. Prime Minister Olmert made clear to me that he understands a democratic Palestinian state is in the long-term security interests of Israel. President Abbas is committed to achieving this Palestinian state through negotiation.
The United States cannot impose an agreement on the Israelis and Palestinians -- that is something they must work out themselves. But with hard work and good will on both sides, they can make it happen. And both men are getting down to the serious work of negotiation to make sure it does happen.
The United States will do all we can to encourage these negotiations and promote reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. But the international community has a responsibility to help as well.
In particular, the Arab nations of the Gulf have a responsibility both to support President Abbas, Prime Minister Fayyad, and other Palestinian leaders as they work for peace, and to work for a larger reconciliation between Israel and the Arab world. And in my meetings with Arab leaders over the next few days, I will urge them to do their part.
A democratic Palestinian state is in the interests of the Palestinians. It is in the long-term security interests of Israel. And it is in the interests of a world at war with terrorists and extremists trying to impose their brutal vision on the Middle East.
By helping the Israeli and Palestinian people lay the foundation for lasting peace, we will help build a more hopeful future for the Holy Land -- and a safer world for the American people.
Thank you for listening.
President George W. Bush reaches out to King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa as he deplanes Air Force One Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, after arriving at Bahrain International Airport in Manama, Bahrain.
This was ALMOST the Photo of the Day .. look at that smile and the smiling Bahrainis.
President George W. Bush enjoys the moment with performers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, after being presented with a sword by King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, left, during arrival ceremonies in Manama, Bahrain.
Today, in Kuwait, with Gen. David Petraeus, Amb. Ryan Crocker, Sec. Condoleezza Rice and our awesome troops
President George W. Bush emphasizes a point as he speaks to troops at Camp Arifjan Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Kuwait. Said the President, "There is no doubt in my mind when history is written, the final page will say:
Victory was achieved by the United States of America for the good of the world; that by doing the hard work now, we can look back and say, the United States of America is more secure, and generations of Americans will be able to live in peace."
It is his birthday on 20th January
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WOW! That means in 2009, on the next
Presidential Inaugural and the day
he leaves government service, it will
be VP Cheney’s birthday. Wonder how
many times that’s happened in history.
OK .. I wondered what I missed. I gotcha.
Hope things get are less stressful for you
soon, and I DO love that picture .. ;)
Victory was achieved by the United States of America for the good of the world; that by doing the hard work now, we can look back and say, the United States of America is more secure, and generations of Americans will be able to live in peace."
The final page would not assert "doing the hard work now . . ." "will be . . .".
The FINAL page will say what was accomplished:
Victory was achieved by the United States of America for the good of the world.
Period.
Great pictures. Thank you. As many have said, he is a great President and history will judge him as such. I pray we will get another close to his character and integrity in our next selection. I pray Americans will see the light and elect the best man.
Maybe .. but I think it looks more like
photographic distance perspective.
But it could when .... “we can look back and say.”
Amen .. may we be so blessed, again.
Thnaks for the original ping to the great Dose & to the NICK PING.. I have not noticed him lately either.. always a curiosity.
Hope there is not a problem or illness with him.
Love all the pix.. he seems more relaxed & happy where there are untold death threats against him than here in the good old USA with the evil sharks at his throat continually. The ones with the sword are a hoot. Of course the troops love him & he loves them.. He always glows when he is with them
could be, but was thinking that the King would always get bigger and better
I think I got that wrong I called up bio on him and it said 20th I think it is 30th because I think I remember thinking it was his birthday a few days after leaving office I will have to check that out tomorrow
Checked again and it is 30th not 20th sorry for error
I am so glad I was able to find this GEM for us! (((hugs)))
No problem .. ;)
STARWISE: WOW! Thank you for posting such an AWESOME DOSE! Our President has never looked better!
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MUST READ . . .
MIDDLE EAST INDEBTED TO BUSH
By SALIM MANSUR
This week’s journey of U.S. President George W. Bush to the Middle East — the itinerary beginning with Israel includes visits to the Palestinian territories, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt — is greatly significant and yet, in keeping with his temper, a low-keyed affair as the last remaining months of his presidency unfold.
We likely can surmise there is one more visit to the region still to be made by Bush.
This will be a visit to Baghdad with an address to Iraq’s democratically elected parliament before Bush takes leave from the White House for his ranch in Crawford, Tex.
You can read the entire commentary here: [This article was also posted at FR earlier today.]
http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Mansur_Salim/2008/01/12/4769093.php
She did get two pictures, one of which is the same as one that appeared of the president at the podium but from a greater distance and very grainy. I think she used a zoom.
I’m so impressed and inspired by the pictures I’ve seen today. I think I’ll put them on my display at work.
She was in Iraq in ‘03 - good year. This year in Kuwait is very busy, but a cakewalk ...
I need to learn how to post pictures ...:-)
Thanks, Snugs!
Please thank your daughter for her courageous service! . . . You’re both GREAT Americans!
Me2~! BIG hugs .. ;)
That is SO pretty ... great job, snugs!
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